Balloon Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of pathological fractures of the vertebral body due to osteoporosis, cancer, or benign lesions.

There are risks to the procedure, including serious complications, including infection and leakage of bone cement into the muscle and tissue. Cement leakage into the blood vessels may result in damage to the blood vessels, lungs, heart, and/or brain. Cement leakage into the area surrounding the spinal cord may result in nerve injury that can, in rare instances, cause paralysis.

A prescription is required. This therapy is not for everyone. Please talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this procedure and to decide whether this procedure is right for you. Results may vary. For more information, please call Medtronic at 1-763-505-5000 and/or consult Medtronic’s website at www.medtronic.com.